GIM at the End of Life: Case Studies in Palliative Care

Journal/Book: Journal of The Association for Music and Imagery. 1999; 6: 34-54.

Abstract: The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) was used as part of a music therapy program in both in-patient and home-based hospices for patients with a terminal illness. It was found that sessions using either the standard Bonny Method of GIM or an adapted variation were effective in assisting two patients in their personal and spiritual preparation for their final journey. Each patient received musch in the way of personal insight and integration so that they could move forward without fear of what was to come. It is proposed and demonstrated that, under the right conditions, GIM can be a valid and effective therapy as part of a palliative care program. This paper discusses how to determine when GIM is appropriate and how to modify the process to be most effective with hospice patients.

Keyword(s): Palliative care. Hospice. Spirituality. Transpersonal

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